Judith Murphy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ROCK – Judith Ann Murphy, 76, of Rock, died Monday, June 15, 2020. Born October 19, 1943 in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Bernis Basham and Beulah Selma McKinney Basham. She was preceded in death by siblings, Ferlin Basham and Nadine Durham. Mrs. Murphy was employed by Bluefield Supply while attending Bluefield State College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Later she obtained a master’s degree from Salem University, also in education. She taught for 34 years in Mercer County at Ramsey Elementary and Bluefield Intermediate School. She was a Sapphire Sister of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She loved to read, travel, shop and spend time with family. She was an accomplished piano player and an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Curtis Murphy of Rock; son, Brent Murphy and wife Jaclyn of Rock; brother, Shirl Basham; grandchildren, Matthew, Logan and Ethan Murphy; and several cherished nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Brent Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Shirl Basham, Randall Basham, Ronnie Basham, Kevin Basham, Billy Bailey and Jerry Broyles. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Judy’s memory. The family will receive friends Friday, June 19, 2020 from noon until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.

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Judith Murphy

October 19, 1943 - June 15, 2020